Would you please edit and modify this letter?

Hi folks,
This is a letter which is sent to professors at universities for seeking a PhD position.
Would you please edit and modify it and suggest better and more appropriate words and expressions.
You kind help is highly appreciated.
Best Regards

Dear Prof. X

I am very eager to commence my Ph.D. course in your department and under your supervision. I would like to apply to your department for THE fall semester of 2008. Also, I need to be granted the relevant scholarships.

I would be extremely grateful if you could kindly accept me as your graduate student.

I have graduated in Electrical Engineering (Power majority) from the University of Tehran, Iran, and I am currently in the last semester of a M.S. degree at the Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran. My immigration status is international.

My short resume with the required information can be found at the URL below:

http://underconstruct.com/~a

Also, the PDF format of my resume has been attached to this email. I would be very glad to provide you with any further information if required.

I look forward to hearing from you.
With Best Regards,
Amir